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title: "P2018/1538/EG & PB2023-01309 Supported Bus Service 16"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# P2018/1538/EG & PB2023-01309 Supported Bus Service 16

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b58d03e4-6a70-4b5c-8db1-1454fe9e1380

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "P2018/1538/EG & PB2023-01309 Supported Bus Service 16" contract in the transport equipment industry. This contract, valued at £63,992, focuses on providing supported bus services in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tendering period concluded on 28 February 2024, with the contract set to run from 1 March 2024 to 31 August 2024. The procurement utilised a direct award method, indicating a straightforward and expedited contracting process. Key contact for this tender is Claire Weatherburn from Darlington Borough Council.

This tender presents promising opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly SMEs, as the contracted supplier, Scarlet Band, is a small enterprise. Companies providing transport services or related equipment can benefit from participating in similar future tenders. The direct award process and specific contract requirements make it an attractive opportunity for businesses that can quickly mobilise resources to meet the Council's needs. Potential suppliers should have robust service provision capabilities and be prepared to demonstrate their efficiency and reliability to secure such contracts.

## Notice

P2018/1538/EG & PB2023-01309 Supported Bus Service 16

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/739530a8-a624-492a-942b-1f49158d331b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £63,992 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £63,992 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCARLET BAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2025 at 12:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/739530a8-a624-492a-942b-1f49158d331b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/739530a8-a624-492a-942b-1f49158d331b
  11th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.darlington.gov.uk

## Provenance

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